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[Featured Image] A business person with hands on their laptop keyboard sits in an office building, thoughtfully looking out the window as they think about setting SMART goals.

What Are SMART Goals?

SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that can make it easier to track progress and successfully complete your goals. Learn more about the benefits of this goal-setting framework.

October 7, 2024

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[Featured Image] A student sits in a library with a laptop, books, paper, and pencil, using their research skills to write an essay.

Research Skills: What They Are and Why You Need Them

Research skills are your ability to gather the information that helps you solve a problem or answer a question. Learn more about why you need them for your career, as well as how you can improve your own research skills.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] After practicing how to ask for a raise at work, a smiling employee sits in an office and speaks to her employer.

How to Ask for a Raise at Work

Discover what steps to take when asking for a raise. Learn how much you should ask for, ways to improve your chances, and what to do if your employer says no.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] A business person with hands on their laptop keyboard sits in an office building, thoughtfully looking out the window as they think about setting SMART goals.

What Are SMART Goals?

SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals that can make it easier to track progress and successfully complete your goals. Learn more about the benefits of this goal-setting framework.

October 7, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A student sits in a library with a laptop, books, paper, and pencil, using their research skills to write an essay.

Research Skills: What They Are and Why You Need Them

Research skills are your ability to gather the information that helps you solve a problem or answer a question. Learn more about why you need them for your career, as well as how you can improve your own research skills.

October 4, 2024

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Top courses for career development

Status: Preview

University of California, Santa Cruz

Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Positivity, Design Thinking, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Creative Thinking, Interviewing Skills, Self-Awareness, Negotiation, Personal Development, Goal Setting

4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Status: Free Trial

Goodwill Industries International

Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Talent Pipelining, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

Build toward a degree

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
451 reviews

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Status: Free Trial

Macquarie University

Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Personal Development, Time Management, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Productivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Business Ethics, Leadership Development, Business Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Diversity Awareness, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, Communication

4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
2.8K reviews

Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

[Featured Image] A smiling person in a gray dress takes a resume from a potential employee during a job interview obtained via a letter of interest.

Letter of Interest: What it Is and How to Write One

A letter of interest can inform a company that you would like to work for them. Learn what a letter of interest is, what to include when writing one, and how a letter of interest differs from a cover letter.

October 4, 2024

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[Featured Image] A woman in a meeting uses an elevator pitch example to quickly pitch the three other businesspeople sitting at the table around her.

5 Elevator Pitch Examples and When to Use Them

Review examples to see what makes a strong elevator pitch and learn when to use one to sell yourself, your ideas, or your business.

October 4, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A professional prepares their resume and job search strategy during a period of frictional unemployment.

Frictional Unemployment: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What to Do

Learn how frictional unemployment differs from other types of unemployment, what causes it, and the major benefits and challenges of this type of unemployment to consider.

October 3, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A businesswoman uses her emotional intelligence skills as she thoughtfully listens to a coworker speak in a meeting while other coworkers look on.

What Is Emotional Intelligence? How to Strengthen This Key Workplace Skill

Emotional intelligence is a key workplace skill that can reduce stress and lead to more rewarding interactions, among other benefits. Learn more about how you can strengthen it.

October 2, 2024

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[Featured Image] Two friends sitting across the table have an emotional conversation and support each other, effectively answering the question, “Why is empathy important?”

Why Is Empathy Important to Company Culture?

Empathy is quickly becoming a critical skill to have in the workplace. Discover practical ways to foster a supportive professional environment, why it is vital to prioritize empathetic leadership, and how to demonstrate it regularly to others.

October 1, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] As part of their NASA job, an astronomer connects a telescope to a computer while on a cement platform in the middle of a grassy field.

NASA Jobs: What They Are and How to Get One

Explore the different jobs at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

September 30, 2024

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[Featured image] A man reviews income and expenses as he considers what recession means.

What Does Recession Mean for You?

An economic activity decline can lead to a recession. Explore what causes an economic downturn and find out what does recession mean for you.

September 30, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Working together, a smiling team of four women use their problem-solving skills to overcome a business hurdle, as they gather around a desk in an office.

How to Develop Your Problem-Solving Skills

Explore problem-solving, including the roles where problem-solving will help you become successful as well as how to hone your ability to solve complex problems.

September 30, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A businesswoman smiles as they learn about supervised learning and unsupervised learning as part of her workplace’s training on machine learning.

Machine Learning Basics: What Is Supervised Learning?

Explore the definition of supervised learning, its associated algorithms, its real-world applications, and how it varies from unsupervised learning.

September 30, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] After practicing how to ask for a raise at work, a smiling employee sits in an office and speaks to her employer.

How to Ask for a Raise at Work

Discover what steps to take when asking for a raise. Learn how much you should ask for, ways to improve your chances, and what to do if your employer says no.

October 4, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A smiling person in a gray dress takes a resume from a potential employee during a job interview obtained via a letter of interest.

Letter of Interest: What it Is and How to Write One

A letter of interest can inform a company that you would like to work for them. Learn what a letter of interest is, what to include when writing one, and how a letter of interest differs from a cover letter.

October 4, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A woman in a meeting uses an elevator pitch example to quickly pitch the three other businesspeople sitting at the table around her.

5 Elevator Pitch Examples and When to Use Them

Review examples to see what makes a strong elevator pitch and learn when to use one to sell yourself, your ideas, or your business.

October 4, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A professional prepares their resume and job search strategy during a period of frictional unemployment.

Frictional Unemployment: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What to Do

Learn how frictional unemployment differs from other types of unemployment, what causes it, and the major benefits and challenges of this type of unemployment to consider.

October 3, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A businesswoman uses her emotional intelligence skills as she thoughtfully listens to a coworker speak in a meeting while other coworkers look on.

What Is Emotional Intelligence? How to Strengthen This Key Workplace Skill

Emotional intelligence is a key workplace skill that can reduce stress and lead to more rewarding interactions, among other benefits. Learn more about how you can strengthen it.

October 2, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Two friends sitting across the table have an emotional conversation and support each other, effectively answering the question, “Why is empathy important?”

Why Is Empathy Important to Company Culture?

Empathy is quickly becoming a critical skill to have in the workplace. Discover practical ways to foster a supportive professional environment, why it is vital to prioritize empathetic leadership, and how to demonstrate it regularly to others.

October 1, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] As part of their NASA job, an astronomer connects a telescope to a computer while on a cement platform in the middle of a grassy field.

NASA Jobs: What They Are and How to Get One

Explore the different jobs at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

September 30, 2024

Article

[Featured image] A man reviews income and expenses as he considers what recession means.

What Does Recession Mean for You?

An economic activity decline can lead to a recession. Explore what causes an economic downturn and find out what does recession mean for you.

September 30, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] Working together, a smiling team of four women use their problem-solving skills to overcome a business hurdle, as they gather around a desk in an office.

How to Develop Your Problem-Solving Skills

Explore problem-solving, including the roles where problem-solving will help you become successful as well as how to hone your ability to solve complex problems.

September 30, 2024

Article

[Featured Image] A businesswoman smiles as they learn about supervised learning and unsupervised learning as part of her workplace’s training on machine learning.

Machine Learning Basics: What Is Supervised Learning?

Explore the definition of supervised learning, its associated algorithms, its real-world applications, and how it varies from unsupervised learning.

September 30, 2024

Article

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